The OPERATOR is a versatile mechanical keyboard designed for creators like photo retouchers and video editors. Made with durable materials like Cerakoted aluminium, it features customizable trackballs and sliders for enhanced control. Fully programmable via QMK, it's a premium all-in-one input device.
Community Sentiment
High Interest
Positive51%
Neutral22%
Negative27%
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
High Interest
Positive–51%•Neutral–22%•Negative–27%
Positive (5)
"Support for unique features and design."
"Excitement about the keyboard's potential."
"Interest in how the keyboard will perform."
"Praise for the concept and aesthetics."
"Appreciation for the keyboard's functionality for photo editing."
Negative (5)
"Concerns about the high price point."
"Worries about usability of the trackball placement."
"Doubts about the potential success of ortho design."
"Criticism regarding the number of layout issues."
"Concerns about the feasibility of the design."
Suggestions (5)
Consider adding hotswap functionality.
Explore more ergonomic designs.
Rotate components for better access.
Include Bluetooth functionality.
Add thumb buttons for better usability.
Questions (4)
Is the trackball sensor laser-based?
Can the keyboard components work separately?
What materials will be used in production?
Will the keyboard support MIDI functionality?
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Duckeebs Analysis
The thread received a total of 73 comments, reflecting strong community engagement. The sentiment distribution shows healthy positive interest, despite some negative feedback concerning pricing and usability. Duplicate comments were minimal, indicating diverse opinions.
Project Specs
- Name
- OPERATOR
- Switch Options
- Kailh hotswap
- Layout Size
- Split
- Connection
- USB-C, TRRS
- Mount Style
- -
- Case Material
- Cerakoted Aluminium
- Keycaps Material
- PBT
- Polling Rate
- -
- Knob Support
- Yes
- Display Support
- No
- Mac/Win Support
- Yes
- Multi-Media Keys
- Yes
- USB passthrough
- No
- Hot Swappable
- Yes
- Hall Effect Support
- No
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- No
- Sound Dampening
- No
- Backlight
- No
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- -
